DHEAS

Description: 
DHEAS and androstenedione measurements are of most use in the differential diagnosis of disorders of hyperandrogenism (in combination with measurement of gonadotrophins, SHBG and other sex steroids).
Reference range: 

Reference ranges are Gender and Age specific 

Gender: Male Age (yrs)  Range (mol/L)
                     0 – 3.99                 <0.6
                     4 – 9.99                 0.4 – 2.2
                     10 – 14.99             0.9 – 7.5
                     15 – 21.99             2.5 – 13.9
                     22 +                         2.2 – 15.2
 

Female            0 –3.99                  <0.4
                        4 – 9.99                  0.4 – 2.1
                        10 – 15.99              0.7 – 5.8
                        16 – 21.99              3.0 – 9.9
                        22                           + 0.9 – 11.6
 

Synonyms or keywords: 
Dehyroepiandrosterone sulphate
Units: 
umol/L
Department: 
Reference Biochemistry Department
Location: 
King's College Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
Serum , minimum sample volume: 200ul
Call in advance: 
No
Turnaround time: 
7-10 days
Special sample instructions: 

None

Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Samples to be sent frozen
Contacts:
Reference Biochemistry Department at King's College Hospital
020 3299 4107
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Immunochemistry Laboratory at King's College Hospital
020 3299 4130
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Immunochemistry Laboratory at King's

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Last updated: 17/01/2023